The British Columbia child support and co parenting resources on this page are specifically related to the family laws of British Columbia, Canada.
British Columbia Guide to Family Law
These web pages provide general information about family law in British Columbia. They have information for people considering changes in their family relationships such as separation and divorce, and may be of interest to people thinking of marrying or living with someone in a marriage-like relationship.
British Columbia Basics of Family Law
Child Support Guidelines for British Columbia
Family Justice – Glossary of Terms
Parenting Coordinators: A parenting co-ordinator helps parents carry out their parenting agreement or order. A parenting co-ordinator does not create or change parenting arrangements. They help parents resolve disagreements about how parenting agreements or orders are put into effect
British Columbia Co Parenting Publications
Victoria Early Resolution & Case Management Model
Canada Federal Child Support Guidelines: Children have a legal right to it to financial support. When parents separate or divorce, they need to come to an agreement about child support. If they ask a courts to determine support, the court will use these guidelines to determine child support payments. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are a set of rules and tables used to determine child support when parents divorce. They are the law.
Family Services of Greater Victoria
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Provincial Court of British Columbia
Supreme Court – British Columbia Family Law
Aboriginal Legal Aid – Family Law
Co Parenting Support Resources
Families Change – Parent Guide to Separation & Divorce
Living Together or Living Apart: Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:
- your rights and responsibilities if you’re married or in a marriage-like relationship,
- how spouses can work out agreements,
- how to work out arrangements for parenting if you have children,
- what to do if you decide to separate or divorce, and
- how to sort out money matters.
Children and Divorce: For children, separation and divorce can be an especially sad, stressful, and confusing time. But there are ways to help your kids cope with the upheaval of a breakup.
Dealing With A Breakup and Divorce
Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
TEDX: Impact of Divorce on Children
Kid’s Health – Helping Your Child Through Divorce
A Child’s Guide to Separation and Divorce
A Teen’s Guide to Separation and Divorce
A Parent’s Guide to Separation and Divorce
B.C. Counsel for Families – Tips for Co Parenting
Successfully Parenting Apart – A toolkit for lawyers to assist separating parents
A guide to parenting arrangements after separation or divorce: How to put your children first
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